Birnam Riverside Path Repairs Following Bank Collapse

20 April 2026

Fence protects walkers from the hidden overhanging part of the riverbank. The old section of path is now covered with transplanted woodrush. The old path edge was at undercut.

The Paths and Nature Group were out this afternoon to follow up on the excellent work by PKC Ranger, Innes. A fence was installed by Innes at short notice to protect walkers and their pets. Part of the Tay riverbank had collapsed when a beech tree was toppled by the wind. This caused a hidden hazard - an unseen overhang.

The section of path involved is downstream of the sewage treatment works. The section is currently signed as a dead end, due to the fishing hut renovations. (The original loop is due to reopen soon.)

Before (photo credit CB), during and after. The Paths & Nature Action Group were able to follow up and transplant a strip of woodrush to maintain a usable width of path. The ground will need some trampling in but should soon firm up with use.

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Paths and Nature Action are a group of local volunteers for whom the Trust provide a banking presence and official status to enable funding applications.